Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 27 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Mercedes C class. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
10.4
11.2
Real fuel consumption:
10.0 l/100km
10.8 l/100km
The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that by driving the Mercedes E class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
670 km in combined cycle
550 km in combined cycle
700 km with real consumption
570 km with real consumption
Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
700'000 km
420'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes E class engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
9 years
10 years
Engine spread:
Used also on Mercedes S klase
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes C class might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
4.74 m
4.53 m
Width:
1.74 m
1.73 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.43 m
Mercedes E class is larger. Mercedes E class is 21 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 1 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
no data
no data
Turning diameter:
11.2 meters
10.8 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.4 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class.
Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes E class has serious deffects in 305 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably significantly better
